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Without a well-defined border strategy, Trump seeks quick-fix solutions President Trump's public indecision in the past week — reversing a threat to close the border and withdrawing his nominee to lead immigration enforcement — revealed an administration roiling with internal divisions over how to address a problem Trump promised to solve. By David Nakamura and Seung Min Kim · Read more Trump administration nearly doubles H-2B guest visa program, which brings many Mexican workers The number of visas expected to be granted this year is the highest since 2007, when George W. Bush was president. By Heather Long · Read more   Surge in risky loans to corporations sparks fears they could lead to another financial crisis Actions by federal regulators and Republicans in Congress over the past two years have paved the way for banks to issue more than $1 trillion in such loans, undercutting policies put in place six years ago that aimed to prevent high-risk lending from once again harming the economy. By Damian Paletta · Read more   Trump says Rep. Omar 'doesn't like Israel,' one day after man was charged with threatening to kill her In remarks to a conservative Jewish audience, the president touted his administration's actions toward Israel before proceeding to mock the Minnesota Democrat, an outspoken critic of U.S. policy toward Israel. By Seung Min Kim and Felicia Sonmez · Read more   NCAA Tournament With last-second drama, Virginia edges Auburn to reach national title game Auburn had rallied, but Virginia's Kyle Guy sank three free throws after being fouled with less than a second left to give his team a 63-62 victory. Virginia will play Monday in Minneapolis against the winner of the Texas Tech-Michigan State game. By Gene Wang and Desmond Bieler · Read more   Missed double dribble looms large in Virginia's comeback win over Auburn After the Cavaliers' Ty Jerome lost control of the ball while dribbling upcourt in the final few seconds, he grabbed it back with both hands and dribbled some more, but officials let play go on and and called a controversial shooting foul against the Tigers, allowing Virginia's Kyle Guy to make the game-winning free throws. By Desmond Bieler · Read more   NCAA men's final is set: Texas Tech shuts down Michigan State to set a Monday date with Virginia Using relentless defensive pressure and a hot-shooting second half, the Red Raiders stifled the Spartans at the Final Four and earned the right to play for a national title. Texas Tech will take on the Cavaliers at 9 p.m. Monday in Minneapolis. By Chuck Culpepper and Desmond Bieler · Read more   Are voters ready for a gay presidential candidate? South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg will almost certainly have to navigate anti-gay sentiment as his 2020 campaign continues. And while his rise is electrifying many in the gay community, others wonder whether the focus on his sexuality undermines the idea that such issues shouldn't matter. By Chelsea Janes · Read more   Obama says he worries about 'rigidity' among liberal Democrats The former president expressed concerns about the "circular firing squad" that can form over "purity on the issue," during speech in Berlin. By Felicia Sonmez · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions How white supremacy and Islamist terrorism strengthen each other online By Sulome Anderson · Read more Critical Carlos reads 'Healthy Holly' By Carlos Lozada · Read more Brexit has turned British politics into a zombie horror movie By Ian Dunt · Read more For a decades-old massacre in Guatemala, justice neared. Now it's retreating. By Maggie Jones · Read more You're out of prison. Now you have to get your driver's license back. By Anne Kim · Read more Trump's recommendation of Herman Cain is utterly reckless By Editorial Board · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   More News Japan returns to commercial whaling, in defiance and desperation The decision was widely seen as Japan thumbing its nose at world opinion — and attempting to maintain waning traditions. But experts question whether the whaling industry is economically sustainable. By Simon Denyer, Akiko Kashiwagi and Victoria A. Fogg · Read more   @PKCapitol | Analysis Pelosi outlines a path to victory for House Democrats in 2020 — and guarantees it After three months in a majority marked by divisions, the House speaker boldly insisted the party can win again if lawmakers raise millions of dollars and stick to a moderate message. By Paul Kane · Read more   WorldViews Britain's Brexit struggles become campaign rhetoric in Poland Poland's ruling party has never floated the idea of leaving the European Union, but the opposition is nonetheless making the possibility of a Polish Brexit a campaign issue. By Emily Tamkin · Read more   Weary of controversy and bloodshed, Baltimore residents ask why they should stay The furor over the mayor's book is just the latest uproar to shake a city that in the past four years has endured a riot, a police scandal and rampant violence. By Paul Schwartzman · Read more   Judge rules New York county can't ban unvaccinated children from schools, parks Officials are struggling to contain a measles outbreak in Rockland County, where 167 confirmed cases had been reported as of Friday. By Frances Sellers · Read more   They were settling into their Airbnb. Then they found a hidden camera. A family has accused the company of failing to take seriously their alleged privacy violation during a stay in an Airbnb in Ireland. By Katie Mettler · Read more   'Game of Thrones' meets 'Saturday Night Live' when Emilia Clarke and others crash Kit Harington's monologue Everyone wants to know how the show ends, except for the Night King, who just wants to be liked. By Travis Andrews · Read more   Retropod | Podcast Earthrise: The stunning photo that changed how we see our planet On Christmas Eve in 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts captured an image that symbolizes hope and inspired environmentalism. Read more   Magazine The former head of USAID on the consequences of war and famine Gayle Smith says that a lot of what drives her work is focused on our common humanity. By KK Ottesen · Read more   Home & Garden If you want your appliances to last longer, clean them. Here's how. Pros' advice for washers, dryers, dishwashers and more. By Jura Koncius · Read more   Wellness Don't throw away your vitamin D supplements yet Although there's debate about whether higher dosages prevent diseases, most Americans still aren't getting enough of this important nutrient. By Christy Brissette · Read more

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